Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist - CAHMS in London

Priory Hospital Roehampton is looking to recruit an independent Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant) to work in partnership with their team. This is a self-employed role, ideal for candidates either new to Private and Independent Practice or for those looking to widen the scope of their existing Private Practice. Priory Hospital Roehampton is a welcoming and highly respected rehab facility, offering expert mental health and addiction treatment. We support people facing a wide range of mental health challenges, providing specialist care and currently looking for a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist.

What you'll be doing

• You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing.
• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.
• Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Resilience is key as our work is rewarding but can be challenging.
• Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
• A good team player who is keen to contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, formulation, and management plans.
• The consultant must hold and maintain registration with the GMC, including the relevant Specialist Register.
• Possess a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry and have experience working in inpatient settings with individuals experiencing significant mental health difficulties.

What we will give you in return

• Clinical freedom – You control your caseload, hours, and treatment plans.
• Team connection – Work independently, with full clinical governance and peer support.
• Steady patient flow – Referrals come via our national brand, GP networks, and online presence.
• Admin taken care of – We handle bookings, billing, and secretarial support.
• Established reputation – Be part of a brand trusted by patients, insurers, and clinicians for 30+ years.
• Quality facilities – Work from fully equipped, CQC-registered hospitals and outpatient clinics.
• Flexible commitment – Choose your sessions and work around your lifestyle.
• Inpatient access if needed – Direct pathways into Priory services when required.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.